
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Lower West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,575 (25 Rentals)


116-120 Mott St

238 W 20th St

329 W 14th St

106 W 13th St

111 Mulberry St
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211 East 5th Street

237 West 18th Street

208 Sullivan St

Grand Elizabeth Manor

192 Sixth Avenue

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67 Thompson Street

131-133 W 15th St

210 West 16th Street

31 east 1st

The 5th Avenue
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224 W 16th St

12 5th Avenue

18 Cornelia Street

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750 Greenwich St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Lower West Side Studio Apartments | $5,604 | $2,575 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $6,791 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,808 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,255 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,114 | $7,800 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lower West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower West Side is under $5,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower West Side?
The cheapest apartment in Lower West Side is 308 W 18th St which is listed at $4,200, while the average apartment in Lower West Side costs $10,858.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower West Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Lower West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lower West Side?
Cheap apartments in Lower West Side have an average cost of $869 which is $9,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower West Side.
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